Portland Observer, July 17, 1986, Page 9 Down-home cooking Called "the food of the people" "the eoul of the land." Sou them down-home cooking 1« be coming Increasingly popular. Thia down-to-aarth method of cooking baa spawned such cul- tonas aa Creola. Cajun and eoul food The common denominator to a lavish uaa of splcea that turns homey ingredients Into tantalizing dtohes often containing a tomato Unfortunately, when tradition­ ally prepared, many Southern food favorites are tlmeconumlng and contain high amounts of salt But there's no need to pass up mouth watering Southern dlehea because they taka too long or require too much salt — not If you cook with No Salt Added Spa ghettl Sauce Thia homemade tasting sauce with Its flavorful blend of herbs and splcea enhances favorite 8ou them foods auch aa pork, chicken and okra. It can be used aa a base for stews or as a sauce for meats, vegetables and starches. The use of a pig. from anout to tall, la common In Southern cook­ ing. One of the choicest cuts, pork loin. Is the main Ingredient In thia recipe for Pork and Okra. Brown pork and add to the spa ghettl sauce, low sodium chicken broth and okra Season with chopped onion, garlic and cay­ enne pepper. Simmer, and serve over rice or In a bowl with a plats of cornbread to sop up the sauce. Fiery Beefwlches are a spicy, aaay-to-prepara alternative to 8Joppy Joes. Simply brown grown beef with onions, grsenk peppeer and chill powder, and stir In sauce, pepper and garlic pow­ der. Spoon over hamburger buna for a savory snack. For a surprising bland of fla­ vors and taxturaa. try Peppery Prlmavsra Boned, cooked chick­ en is stirred Into Prego sauce, allced zucchini and sliced, fresh mushrooms. Rad wins vinegar, sugar and hot pepper sauce add real pizzazz to this qulck-to- prepara sauce that can be served over rlgatonl or any favorite Attention Shoe Lovers! stacyadams* Vi teaspoon red wine vinega- Vi teaspoon hot pepper sauce Hot cooked ngatoni macaroni ed Spaghetti Sauce (1 Vi cups) I can (10'/i ounces) ready to serve low-sodium chicken broth Vi cup chopped onion I medium clove garlic, minced Vt te&sptxin cayenne pepper I package (10 ounces) frozen sliced okra Hot cooked rice In 3-quart heavy pan over medium heat. in hot oil, cook pork until browned; spoon o ff fat. Add sauce, broth, onion, garlic and cayenne. Reduce beat to low. Cover, simmer 30 minutes. Add okra. Simmer 10 minutes more or until okra is tender. Serve over rice. Makes 4 servings. P ortland So your Florsbetms aod your Peddle Pushers to rest and step into some fresh fM n w k m f' today I (Hit In 10-inch skillet over medium heat, in hot oil, cook chicken until browned; spoon o ff fat. Add remain­ ing ingredients except rigatoni Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer I ) minutes or until done, stimng occasionally. Serve over hot cooked rigatoni Makes 4 cups or 5 servings WE ALSO SELL K ID S CLO TH ES H A N D B A G S Corner of Union ft Fremont (503)249 8646 Pork and Okra la homemade-tearing dish thet a feat and low In aah E N JO Y Juicy Beef Rib Steak Red Haven Peaches $988 Flavorful, Savory Beef For Your Outdoor Barbecue SavetlpTo$1.20Lb 3. ■ ■ Pound Sweet, Large Northwest Grown, Freestone ( Pit Falls Free From The Meat.) Save Up To 20*-Pound P O R K A N D O KRA 2 tablespoons salad oil I pound boneless pork loin, cut in Vi-inch cubes 1 jar (1 5 1/« ounces) No Salt A dd­ are now in Pork Chops Center Cut Rib, $ 4 68 Reg Or Thick Lb. » Sweet Corn Frozen Orange Juice 12-Pack Coca- Cola Bel-air, 100 % Concentrate, 12-Ounce Can, No Lim it! 12-Oz Can, Regular. Diet. Tab. Sprite Or Diet Sprite Plus Deposit In Oregon No Limit' ;79c It’S The New Taste >! $949 ■■ c 49 Lb. Northwest Grown 5Fof$1 Coronet Paper Towels Natural Gourmet Ice Cream Designer Prints, 2-Ply, 1 -Roll, No Lim it! Lucerne, Half Gal. Ctn 6 Varieties, No Limit! Save Up To 40* c 59 Save Up To $1.50 $£49 F IE R Y B E E F W IC H E S 1 Vi Vi 2 1 pound ground beef cup chopped onion cup chopped green pepper tablespoons chili powder jar (13 Vi ounces) No Salt Added Spaghetti Sauce (1 Vi cups) 1/8 teaspoon pepper Generous dash garlic powder 4 Hamburger buns In 10-inch skillet over medium heat, cook beef, onion and green pepper with chili powder until beef is browned and vegetables are tender; spoon o ff fat. Stir in sauce, pepper and garlic powder. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve on hamburger buns. Makes 3 cups or 4 sandwiches. Be Sure To Look In “ This Week” For Your “ Safeway Shopping Guide” For Even More Selection Of Quality Items & Savings! P EPPER Y P R IM A VERA 2 tablespoons salad oil 4 whole chicken thighs, boned and cut in I-inch pieces ( I pound boneless) 1 jar (13 Vi ounces) N o Salt Added Spaghetti Sauce (1 Vi cups) 2 cups sliced zucchini I cup sliced fresh mushrooms Vi teaspoon sugar J Prices Effective 7/17 Thru 7/23/85 At Safeways In The Area Of Original Publication. No Sales To Dealers. Sales Limited To Retail Quantities Only. » I